And the kinsman said, I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I mar my own inheritance: redeem you my right to yourself; for I cannot redeem it.
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He probably had children from another woman; since if he took Ruth as his wife he would have to look after the education of the children born from her and make provision for them, and consequently he would be less able to make provision for the children which he had from the other woman. (Nicholas of Lyra Com Ruth)
